150, Cleaning LCD screen and lens | Hitachi DZMV100A manual

Cleaning

Be sure to turn the POWER switch off before cleaning this DVD camcorder.

Cleaning LCD screen and lens:

Use dry, soft cloth to wipe dirt off. When cleaning the LCD screen, be careful not to use force, scratch it, or subject it to impact: Doing such could cause a defect in the screen, result in display unevenness, or damage the LCD monitor.

Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case:

The coating of case could peel off or the case could deteriorate. Wipe off dirt on the case with a moist cloth which has been completely wrung out. When using chemical cleaning cloth, follow instructions for use.

If dust adheres to viewfinder lens:

Use a cotton swab to wipe it off. Do not use force when rubbing the lens: Doing so could damage it.

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Hitachi DZMV100A 150, Cleaning LCD screen and lens, Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case

Contents

DZ-MV100A For Your Safety Important Information Important Information Important Safeguards Important Safeguards USE Important Safety Instructions for AC ADAPTER/CHARGER Read This First Connecting to a TV and Viewing Playback PicturesConnecting to Your Personal Computer Recording Movie Read This First Contents 129 Trial Record and Play Back Necessary DevicesMaking a Trial Recording Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge Turn the DVD camcorder on Set the current date and time see p Playing It Back Press the button while in the recording pause modeTurn power off Start recordingPage Features of DVD camcorder About this text Checking provided accessoriesDVD-RAM discs Recording Movie and Still Features of DVD CamcorderRecording on DVD-RAM Disc Immediate Reviewing of Recorded Image Using with Various Devices Hold the DVD camcorder correctly Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with careLiquid Crystal Display and viewfinder Do not subject the DVD camcorder to impact No water or oil Be careful of ambient temperatureNo sand or dust Heat on surface of product Do not expose the DVD camcorder to insecticide Do not use the DVD camcorder near corrosive gasDo not use the DVD camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier Do not look into the inside of DVD-RAM drive Be careful when removing the DVD-RAM disc Do not wipe the DVD camcorder case with benzene or thinner This could cause malfunctions Suggestions and Restrictions Checking Provided Accessories ROM Attaching Ferrite Cores Attaching Shoulder Strap Attaching Lens Cap Names of Parts Before You Begin Access indicator Recording Mode Disc Navigation Menu Delete Shift Digital Zoom What is DVD? DVD-RAM DiscsDVD-RAM Standard Available DVD-RAM Discs DVD Video Recording StandardCompatible Devices and Future Movement Examples of discs that cannot be used on this DVD camcorder Initializing formatting DVD-RAM Discs Handling DVD-RAM DiscAbout Stored Data Removing the disc Release the lock pins of cartridgeRemoving DVD-RAM Disc from Cartridge Replacing the disc in cartridge DVD-RAM Discs Write-protect tabs Dirt or fingerprints adheres to the discRestarts recording Setups Setting Up the Battery Charging Battery Attach the battery to the AC adapter/charger DZ-BP16 Battery will discharge Attaching Battery to DVD CamcorderRemoving Battery Camcorder, slide it downward until a click is heard Battery remaining level indicator Tips for Skillful Use of BatteryBe sure to use the specified battery DZ-BP16 or DZ-BP28 Disposing of the dead battery Store the battery in a dark, cool placeBattery life Using charge marker Using DVD Camcorder with AC Adapter/ Charger Power indicator on AC adapter/charger will light AC Plug Adapter not supplied Make sure that the DVD camcorder is turned off Setting Up the DVD CamcorderInserting DVD-RAM disc Gently open the cover by hand until it stops Push down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder on Insert the DVD-RAM disc cartridge into Press down the Power switch to turn the DVD camcorder off Removing DVD-RAM DiscGently open the cover until it stops Remove the DVD-RAM disc DVD-RAM disc storage capacity Recordable time of movies on DVD-RAM discNumber of recordable stills on DVD-RAM disc Setting Date and Time Charging the built-in battery To set the time to match the time signalIf the display is correct, press the Select dial Setting Up the Infrared Remote Control Using the Infrared Remote Control Page Recording Adjust the hand strap to best fit your hand Basic Handling of DVD CamcorderHolding DVD Camcorder Turning DVD Camcorder On Viewing Subject through ViewfinderIf the image is blurred Opening LCD Monitor LCD monitor movable rangePress the Open button to open the LCD monitor Closing LCD Monitor When the LCD screen is dimTurn the Select dial to adjust the screen brightness Press the LCD Bright button On-screen Information when Recording Information Display During Recording Switching the information display mode Display in Information LCDPress the Display button Prog AE button Zoom leverREC button Exposure button Focusing When Recording Movie Focusing range Make sure that the recording mode is set to Recording Movie Power save and discharge of battery Zooming Switching Digital Zoom Off Press the Menu button in the recording pause status Menu screen for setting camera functions will appear Press the Menu button Useful Functions during Recording of Movie Switching shooting mode Press the Prog AE button in recording pause status Using the Electronic Image Stabilizer Press the Menu button to switch off the menu screen Manually Focusing Subject during Movie Recording Checking EIS on or OFFPress the Focus button in the record- ing pause status Macro Recording Slide the Zoom lever to T control side To zoom in on subject See the description on self-timer on p Recording an Image of Yourself Switching Movie Quality Mode Adjusting Exposure Manually Checking movie quality modePress the Exposure button in the re- cording pause status White Balance AUTO/HOLD Checking white balance mode Recording Sound with External Microphone Checking microphone filter setting Reducing Wind Noise Picked Up by Microphone Recording Stills Press the Photo button all the way Recording subject away from the center of screen When recording is finished, turn the DVD camcorder offInformation on Still Recording and Various Functions Image quality Shutter speed Setting Electronic FlashSwitching of program AE mode Electronic flash Use the Select dial to choose Camera Setup and then Flash Recording Functions Particular to Still Interval Recording Use the Select dial to choose REC Setup and then SELF. /INT Press the Photo button Interval recording will start Self-Timer Recording Press the Photo button again to terminate interval recording Manually Focusing Subject during Still Recording Press the Photo button shutter Tip Deleting scenes using menu screen Using Disc NavigationPlaying back selected scenes using Disc Navigation Trouble messages Playing Back Buttons Used for Playback Immediately Checking Recorded Scene Press in the recording pause statusPress Searching for Scene You Want to Play Back Press once during playback Searching for an Image You Wish to View Search and slow playback speedsDuring playback of scene, hold down or When the image you want appears, press to start playback Frame Advance/Frame Back/Slow Playback Switching On-screen Information Display On or Off On-Screen Information During Playback Functions Available with Disc Navigation Using Disc NavigationStructure of Data Recorded on This DVD Camcorder Display Thumbnails Editing Scenes Create and Edit Play List 100 First Screen when Disc Navigation is ActivatedStarting Disc Navigation To terminate Disc Navigation Buttons used for operating Disc Navigation 101 Press once to choose Program, and then press Selecting Scenes from a Specific Day Selecting Program102 Select is being highlighted Press the Enter button 103 Scene No 104 Selecting a SceneSelecting Multiple Scenes Together Press while the thumbnail display screen is being displayed Selecting Scenes using Menu Screen 105 106 Playing Back Selected Scenes using Disc NavigationPlaying Back Scenes Repeatedly Repeat Play Select a scene, and then press the Enter button or Playing Back Only Stills Slide Play 107 Deleting Scenes using Menu Screen 108 109 Playing Back by Skipping Scenes SkipReleasing Skip Select a scene and press the Delete button Setting or Releasing Skip using Menu Screen Choose Skip or Cancel skip, and then press the Enter button110 Attaching Title 111 112 113 Tips Adding Special Effects 114Press or to choose in or OUT 115 Dividing Movies 116For the scene before dividing it Combining Multiple Scenes 117 Displaying Information using Disc Navigation 118 Creating New Play List 119Add Play List is being highlighted Press the Enter button Adding Scenes to Play List 120 121 Choose Play List, Edit, and then press the Enter button Playing back play list Selecting Play List To Be Played or Edited122 Select the desired play list and press the Enter button Attaching Title to Play List 123Editing play list Deleting Play List 124 Trouble Messages 125 126 127 High, and reading or writ 128 129 Switching Operating Sound On or Off 130 Releasing Power Save/Changing Off Time 131 Changing Display Format of Date and Time 132 Initializing All Settings to Defaults 133 System Reset List of setting items134 Checking Remaining Free Space on DVD- RAM Disc 135Capacity is being highlighted Press the Enter button Initializing DVD-RAM Disc 136 137 Choose Yes and press the Enter but- ton Updating Control Information 138 139 Recording image from other AV devicesTransferring data to PC Viewing on TV Screen Connecting to a TVViewing on TV Screen 140 Switching On-Screen Information Off 141 Connecting to Other AV Device Recording Image from Other AV Devices142 Turn on the connected device, and start Playback of picture Recording Image From Other Camcorder or AV Device143 Start to record on this DVD camcorder Information when Displaying Externally Input Image 144 Changing Method for Recording Stills 145Reviewing still recording format 146 When using the PC connection softwareTransferring Data to PC PCs with DVD-RAM drive, DVD-ROM drive 147 Connecting to PC 148Display in information LCD monitor Introduction to optional accessories TroubleshootingMajor specifications 149 Do not use benzene or thinner to clean DVD camcorder case CleaningCleaning LCD screen and lens 150 Copy Error 151 Disc Access 152 Troubleshooting 153 154 Navigation 155 156 157 On TV screen Correctly? Jacks. Check 158 LINE? 159 160 Major Specifications 161 Specifications of DZ-ACP1 AC Adapter/Charger 162 Index 163 164 On-screen information 165 Storage capacity Dial Toll Free 166 Introduction to Optional Accessories Power Supplies167 To Order in the United States By Phone168 169 170